Security Master Planning in the Cannabis Industry – Part 3: The Security Management Plan

April 25, 2019
Tim Sutton CPP, PSP, CHPA
Compliance and Regulations, Cultivation, Processing, Security, Standards and Certification
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THE SECURITY MANAGEMENT PLAN PART 1 in this series explained that to legally operate a cannabis business, whether medical or recreational, a license or permit to operate must be obtained. Every state has its own regulations and application process in…

Security Master Planning in the Cannabis Industry – Part 2: The Security Technology Plan

February 12, 2019
Tim Sutton CPP, PSP, CHPA
Best Practices, Compliance and Regulations, Security
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This article is the second in a series of four (4). PART 1 in this series explained that to legally operate a cannabis business, whether medical or recreational, a license or permit to operate must be obtained. Every state has…

Security Master Planning in the Cannabis Industry

January 21, 2019
Tim Sutton CPP, PSP, CHPA
Best Practices, Compliance and Regulations, Security
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Part 1 of 4 In order to legally operate a cannabis business, whether medical or recreational, a license or permit to operate must be obtained. Every state has its own regulations and application process in place. They all require security…

What Is The Real Threat? Theft Vs. Diversion

By Rebecca Cicarelli and Matt Gifford The cannabis industry is arguably in its infancy, especially when we consider growth projections. Consequently, there are limited statistics specific to theft and diversion, but the threat is indeed real. At the end of…

Cannabusiness Security Regulations: How the States Stack Up

As anybody with multi-state cannabis operations can attest, security regulations are inconsistent state to state. Indeed, as individual states adopt legislation that legalizes either medical or recreational marijuana, they often seem intent on re-inventing the wheel. And some of those…

A Few Smart Holiday Dispensary Security Tips from Uncle Tony

December 17, 2015
Tony Gallo
Security
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Dear Cannabis Owners: This week, thieves broke into a marijuana dispensary in Oregon. The burglars were not able to steal any cash or cannabis because they were secured at closing. As we all know, all cash and cannabis need to be…

Las Vegas Sheriff’s New Focus: Keeping Marijuana Businesses Safe

In a state where selling pot could once net you life in prison, Clark County's top law enforcement officer told a room full of marijuana business owners Thursday that he wants to work with them. Sheriff Joe Lombardo, who heads…

Big Pot Security Detail: Marijuana Security Industry Draws Military Vets

February 13, 2015
AggregatedNews
Security
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After six years as a vehicle operator in the Air Force, David Keyes could drive anything with a steering wheel and tires. During two deployments in Iraq and one in Qatar, he helped transport high-ranking officials through dangerous territory. These…